Diane Young
Salado,TX
Summary
Organized Purchasing Manager with diligence, resourcefulness and experience to expand and improve regional operations for multiple locations. Self-directed and proactive with strong program management abilities. Director of Materials Management at a prestige hospital/clinic, and a successful business owner of 13 years. In-depth knowledge of various word-processing, spreadsheet and graphics software such as Microsoft Office, DSII Reporting, Report Net, MPulse SL cube and Medical Management Systems, coupled with adding value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Proven history of performance to meet team, individual and management objectives. TX-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Forever Young Aesthetics By Diane, LLC
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Owner/President
A&Y Painting, LLC
02.2010 - 12.2021
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Generated, mailed and monitored invoices.
- Managed and administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
- Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
- Automated office operations for managing client correspondence, payment schedules and data communications.
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports
Director, Materials Management
King's Daughters Clinic
08.2003 - 02.2010
- Effectively manages Materials Management Department employees and ensures their compliance with all clinic policies and procedures and relevant processes and protocols.
- Serves as liaison between Materials Management and all operational areas of clinic to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Ensures proper inventory storage areas to maintain adequate amounts of on-hand supplies while minimizing product overstock.
- Coordinates all contract negotiations, monitors GPO pricing, and ensures attainment of applicable contract or lower acquisition cost for supplies, products, equipment and services.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
Senior Corporate Buyer, Materials Management/Merch
McLane Company
01.1999 - 09.2003
- Procured and managed inventory for all McLane Grocery divisions. Utilized various McLane systems, applications, and best practices to achieve goals set forth for department for service level, DSII, overstocks, distributions, SKU management, and income.
- Ensure that all pricing and deals are accurate and that any changes or updates are communicated in accordance with company pricing and deal policies.
- Work closely with and communicate well with suppliers, brokers, customer and McLane Grocery divisions, to include customer service, sales, accounting and operations.
- Analyze sales and purchasing trends to identify, plan and execute seasonal strategies and other changes in demand.
- Review daily service level, DSII reporting, and daily out reports by division (Report Net, and MPulse SL cube).
- Review of past due and unconfirmed purchase orders report, three-day time supply.
Licensed Vocational Nurse to Chief of Surgery
King's Daughters Clinic
09.1994 - 08.1996
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising physicians.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
King's Daughters Hospital
08.1993 - 08.1994
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Education
Licensed Esthetician - Esthetics
Paul Mitchell The School - Austin, TX
Austin, TX07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Management, Minor in Psych
University of Mary-Hardin Baylor
Belton, TX12.1998
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Temple College
Temple, TX08.1993
Skills
- Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI)
- Customer Accounts Management
- Contract Analysis
- Waste Reduction
- Business Administration
- Supplier Relations
- Company Inventory Oversight
- Cost Savings
- Logistics Coordination
- Contract Negotiation
- Budget Management
- Invoice Processing
- Purchase Order Reconciliation
- Department Operations
- International Logistics
- Data Input
- Purchasing Management
- Supplier Tracking
- Loss Prevention Strategies
- Retail Inventory Management
- Performance Review
- Work Orders
- Effective Working Relationships
- Profit and Loss Understanding
- Customer Satisfaction
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Vendor Negotiations
- Administrative Support
- Inventory Control Processes
- Distribution
- Customer Relations
- Supply Management
- Front Desk Management
- Familiar with various word-processing, spreadsheet and graphics software such as Microsoft Office, DSII Reporting, Report Net, MPulse SL cube and Medical Management Systems
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Plan Development
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Aseptic Techniques
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
- Postoperative Care
- Pain Management
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA Compliance
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
- Wound Care
- Medical Records Management
- Medical Office Administration
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Patient Charting
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent Customer Service
- Responsible and Dependable
Affiliations
The National Dean's List, University of Mary-Harding Baylor School of Business 1997-1998
Member, Sigma Iota Epsilon
Member, Global Bodybuilding Organization (GBO)
REFERENCES
Upon request
Timeline
Business Owner
Forever Young Aesthetics By Diane, LLC
08.2022 - Current
Owner/President
A&Y Painting, LLC
02.2010 - 12.2021
Director, Materials Management
King's Daughters Clinic
08.2003 - 02.2010
Senior Corporate Buyer, Materials Management/Merch
McLane Company
01.1999 - 09.2003
Licensed Vocational Nurse to Chief of Surgery
King's Daughters Clinic
09.1994 - 08.1996
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
King's Daughters Hospital
08.1993 - 08.1994
Licensed Esthetician - Esthetics
Paul Mitchell The School - Austin, TX
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Management, Minor in Psych
University of Mary-Hardin Baylor
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Temple College
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